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TIPS AND TRICKS
When working with students in the classroom with technology, it is always helpful to know that children are excited about technology. It is favorable to both students and teachers to schedule class time for students to interact with new technology. Let the students interact with the whiteboards and the Mimios because it excites them which, will excite their learning. Setting aside class time for students to use classroom technology shows that you care about your students and their efforts. However, as educators, it is also beneficial to set limits on how much time the students should be allotted that way each individual gets a turn. Other limitations to set would be monitoring which sites students are allowed to visit. Keeping the students on task is hard work when you might be dealing with the internet. Just keep them focused with a link-rich Web Quest or other assigment and monitor the students' progress.
The lesson plan that is available in this web site was specially made for students to interact with technology. It sets aside class time for students to from into groups and gain research through links, activities, and videos on the internet. Not only do students gain valuable research time, but also they gain experience by navigating online. Also another important tip is to go over technology, internet, and computer rules for the class. To novice teachers who are introducing something new by means of technology, just pace yourself and go over the instructions and rules with your class so everyone understands. The students are already excited to learn, and you are going to be the amazing instigator of that learning!
The lesson plan that is available in this web site was specially made for students to interact with technology. It sets aside class time for students to from into groups and gain research through links, activities, and videos on the internet. Not only do students gain valuable research time, but also they gain experience by navigating online. Also another important tip is to go over technology, internet, and computer rules for the class. To novice teachers who are introducing something new by means of technology, just pace yourself and go over the instructions and rules with your class so everyone understands. The students are already excited to learn, and you are going to be the amazing instigator of that learning!